Process for manufacturing vehicle parts

Abstract

A micro-transfer system for transferring metal components from one die station to a following die station in a die stamping system is provided. The die stamping system is similar to a typical progressive die stamping system and includes a plurality of die stations disposed on a die shoe in a press. The micro-transfer system further includes part handling rails and grippers attached to the part handling rails for engaging the metal components. The micro-transfer system further includes a plurality of motors and guides for driving the part handling rails and grippers, which move the metal components from one die station to the next.

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